Johnston High School Athletic Director Gary Ross and others hoped voters would approve a $41 million referendum that could help build a new stadium. The measure passed Tuesday.

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Johnston school officials can begin in-depth planning on a host of construction and renovation projects after voters on Tuesday night approved a $41 million bond issue that will aid funding.

The referendum passed with 66.65 percent of the 5,805 voters casting "yes" votes; 60 percent approval was needed to pass. The district will now begin looking at plans with architects to work toward the specific details of each project, Superintendent Clay Guthmiller said in a phone interview on Tuesday night.

"Obviously we're very pleased with the outcome, and really the students now and the future ...